Labour Force Survey 2003:1 Meta-data - Population Studies Center

Note to usersThis question is asked for each person found in the selected dwelling. It seeks to find out if the household members whoare present in the household during the survey were also present during the survey conducted in September 2002. It isthrough this question that permanent household members are identified within the selected dwelling.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedGender (Gender) (@ 19 1.)Is ...... a male or a female?CIs ...... a male or a female?1 = MALE2 = FEMALENote to usersThis question is asked for all household members, to determine their gender. This question is only applicable if there is a“Yes” in the previous question, which determines whether a person is a household member or not. The enumerators areinstructed not to assume the gender of the members of the households by just looking at people’s names or physicalappearances. In this instance they have to ask the respondent the gender of each member of the household without anyassumptions.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = Male2 = Female9 = UnspecifiedAge (Age) (@20 3.)D. How old is ......? (In completed years)7

DHow old is ......? (In completed years - In figures only)Less than 1 year = 00.Note to usersThis question is asked to find out the age of the household members. This is asked for each member of the household. Theinstruction is to write the years in whole numbers and not in words. Moreover, these years must be completed, thus if aperson is two years and six months, the instruction is to write the two completed years. For those children who are lessthan a year, the instruction is to write 00.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview.Final code listLess than 1 year = 0Valid range: 0 – 105Unspecified: 999Race (Popgrp) (@23 1.)E. What population group does ...... belong to?EWhat population group does ....... belong to?1 = AFRICAN/BLACK2 = COLOURED3 = INDIAN/ASIAN4 = WHITE5 = OTHER, specifyNote to usersThis question is asked to determine the population group of persons from the selected dwelling. The respondent mustanswer for each member without any assumptions. In this instance the enumerator is also instructed not to make anyconclusions, which may be influenced by his observation or using people’s names during the interview. This questionmay seem very sensitive to some respondents especially in this post apartheid era, but it is really important to find out thecomposition of the South African population.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview.Final code list1 = African/Black2 = Coloured3 = Indian/Asian4 = White9 = UnspecifiedSECTION 1Marital status (Q11aMari) (@24 1.)Q1.1a What is ……’s present marital status?8

1.1.aWhat is ……’s present marital status?1 = MARRIED OR LIVING TOGETHER AS HUSBAND AND WIFE2 = WIDOW/WIDOWER3 = DIVORCED OR SEPARATED → Go to Q 1.24 = NEVER MARRIEDNote to usersThis question is about the marital status of the members of the household. There are different kinds of marriages in SouthAfrica, even if a couple is living together as husband and wife they are regarded to be married. Both modern andtraditional marriages are considered in this question.If the response is widow/widower, divorced or separated and never married the enumerator is instructed to go to Q 1.2,which is on language most often spoken at home.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview.Final code list1 = Married or living together as husband and wife2 = Widow/Widower3 = Divorce or Separated4 = Never married9 = UnspecifiedSpouse/partner (Q11bSpou) (@25 1.)Q1.1b Does ……’s spouse/partner live in this household?1.1.bDoes ……’s spouse/partner live in this household?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 1.2Note to usersThis question is only applicable for those people who said “Yes” in (Q 1.1.a), thus “Married or living together as husbandand wife”. It is through this question that it will be seen on average, in how many households partners live together.UniverseOnly those people who are living in the households with their partners.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified9

Spouse number (Q11cPsnN) (@26 2.)Q1.1c Which person is the spouse/partner of ……?1.1.cWhich person is the spouse/partner of ……?Give person numberNote to usersThis question is only applicable for those people who said “Yes” in (Q 1.1.a), thus “Married or living together as husbandand wife”. It comfirms the information on the previous question, which seeks to determine whether couples within thevisited household live together or not.UniverseOnly applicable to those living in partners within the selected dwelling unit.Final code listValid range: 1 – 13Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Language (Q12HLang) (@28 2.)Q1.2 Which language does …… speak most often at home?1.2 Which language does …… speak most often at home?01 = AFRIKAANS02 = ENGLISH03 = ISINDEBELE/SOUTH NDEBELE/NORTH NDEBELE04 = ISIXHOSA/XHOSA05 = ISIZULU/ZULU06 = SEPEDI/NORTHERN SOTHO07 = SESOTHO/SOUTHERN SOTHO/SOTHO08 = SETSWANA/TSWANA09 = SISWATI/SWAZI10 = TSHIVENDA/VENDA11 = XITSONGA/TSONGA12 = OTHER, specify in columnNote to usersThis question seeks to determine which language members of the household speak most often at home. South Africa haseleven official languages.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list01 = Afrikaans02 = English03 = Isindebele/South Ndebele/North Ndebele04 = Isixhosa/Xhosa05 = Isizulu/Zulu06 = Sepedi/Northern Sotho07 = Sesotho/Southern Sotho/Sotho08 = Setswana/Tswana10

09 = Siswati/Swazi10 = Tshivenda/Venda11 = Xitsonga/Tsonga12 = Other, Specify in column99 = UnspecifiedHighest education level (Q13aHiEd) (@30 2.)Q1.3.a What is the highest level of education that …… has completed?1.3.aWhat is the highest level of education that …… hascompleted?00 = NO SCHOOLING01 = GRADE R/002 = SUB A/GRADE 103 = SUB B/GRADE 204 = GRADE 3/STANDARD 105 = GRADE 4/STANDARD 206 = GRADE 5/STANDARD 307 = GRADE 6/STANDARD 408 = GRADE 7/STANDARD 509 = GRADE 8/STANDARD 6/FORM 110 = GRADE 9/STANDARD 7/FORM 211 = GRADE 10/STANDARD 8/FORM 312 = GRADE 11/STANDARD 9/FORM 413 = GRADE 12/STANDARD 10/FORM 5/MATRIC14 = NTC l15 = NTC II16 = NTC III17 = DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE WITH LESS THAN GRADE 12/STD 1018 = DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE WITH GRADE 12/STD 1019 = DEGREE20 = POSTGRADUATE DEGREE OR DIPLOMA21 = OTHER, specify in column22 = DON'T KNOWDiplomas or certificates should be of at least sixmonths study duration full time (or equivalent).If code 17-20 → Go to Q 1.3.b,If other code → Go to Q 1.4Note to usersThis question is applicable to all household members. The enumerators are instructed that it is only those qualificationsalready obtained which must be entered. That means the current level, whereby a person is still busy with is notapplicable. It is very important to complete each record even if the person has not attended school. Moreover theenumerators are instructed that diploma and certificates must be of at least six months duration.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview.11

Final code list00 = No schooling01 = Grade R/002 = SUB A/GRADE 103 = Sub B/Grade 204 = Grade 3/Standard 105 = Grade 4/Standard 206 = Grade 5/Standard 307 = Grade 6/Standard 408 = Grade 7/Standard 509 = Grade 8/Standard 6/Form 110 = Grade 9/Standard 7/Form 211 = Grade 10/Standard 8/Form 312 = Grade 11/Standard 9/Form 413 = Grade 12/Standard 10/Form 5/Matric14 = NTC l15 = NTC II16 = NTC III17 = Diploma/certificate with less than Grade 12/Std 1018 = Diploma/certificate with Grade 12/Std 1019 = Degree20 = Postgraduate degree or diploma21 = Other (specify in column)22 = Don't know99 = UnspecifiedStudy field (Q13bArea) (@32 2.)Q1.3.b In what area of study was the highest diploma, certificate or degree?1.3.bIf diploma, certificate or degree (code 17 - 20 in Q 1.3.a):In what area of study was the highest diploma,certificate or degree?Show prompt card 1 - read out categories if necessary01 = Communication studies and language02 = Education, training and development03 = Manufacturing, engineering and technology04 = Human and social studies05 = Law, military science and security06 = Health sciences and social services07 = Agriculture and nature conservation08 = Culture and arts09 = Business, commerce and management studies10 = Physical, mathematical, computer and life sciences11 = Services12 = Physical planning and construction13 = DON'T KNOWNote for usersThis question applies to the people who have diploma, certificate, degree or postgraduate qualifications (Codes 17 – 20 inQ1.3.a). The interest in this question is in establishing the field of study in which the qualifications have been obtained.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview with diploma, certificate or degree.12

Final code list01 = Communication studies and language02 = Education, training and development03 = Manufacturing, engineering and technology04 = Human and social studies05 = Law, military science and security06 = Health sciences and social services07 = Agriculture and nature conservation08 = Culture and arts09 = Business, commerce and management studies10 = Physical, mathematical, computer and life sciences11 = Services12 = Physical planning and construction13 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedSkills training (Q14SklTr) (@34 1.)Q1.4 Has …… been trained in skills that can be used for work,e.g. bookkeeping, security guard training, welding, child minding?1.4 Has …… been trained in skills that can be used forwork, e.g. book-keeping, security guard training,welding, child minding?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON'T KNOW → Go to Q 1.7.aNote for usersThis question seeks to establish how many people have vocational training because of the increased recognition of theimportance of this sort of training. Vocational training can help people earn a living either by getting a (better) paying jobor by starting their own businesses. The instruction to the interviewer is to go to Q1.7.a if the answer to this question isNO or DON’T KNOW.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know9 = Unspecified13

Length of training (Q15LngTr) (@35 2.)Q1.5 The last time …… received this type of training, how long did it last?1.5 The last time …… received this type of training, howlong did it last?1 = LESS THAN A WEEK2 = 1 WEEK3 = MORE THAN 1 WEEK - LESS THAN 2 WEEKS4 = 2 WEEKS - LESS THAN A MONTH5 = 1 MONTH - LESS THAN 2 MONTHS6 = 2 MONTHS - LESS THAN 6 MONTHS7 = 6 MONTHS OR MORE8 = DON'T KNOWNote for usersThe aim of the question is to establish the length of training because some courses provide more skills than others and areof different durations. The length of training is used as a proxy (or indicator) of the value of the course. This question onlyapplies to people who answered “YES” in Q1.4.UniverseAll household members in selected dwelling units who received skills training.Final code list1 = Less than a week2 = 1 week3 = More than 1 week – less than 2 weeks4 = 2 weeks – less than a month5 = 1 month – less than 2 months6 = 2 months – less than 6 months7 = 6 months or more8 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedField of training (Q16FldTr) (@37 2.)Q1.6 In what field was the training the last time …… received this type of training?1.6 In what field was the training the last time …… receivedthis type of training?Show prompt card 1 - read out categories if necessary01 = Communication studies and language02 = Education, training and development03 = Manufacturing, engineering and technology04 = Human and social studies05 = Law, military science and security06 = Health sciences and social services07 = Agriculture and nature conservation08 = Culture and arts09 = Business, commerce and management studies10 = Physical, mathematical, computer and life sciences11 = Services12 = Physical planning and construction13 = DON'T KNOW14

Note for usersThis question applies to the people who received skills training as indicated in Q1.4. The interest in this question is inestablishing the field in which the people have been trained.UniverseAll household members in selected dwelling units who received skills training.Final code list01 = Communication studies and language02 = Education, training and development03 = Manufacturing, engineering and technology04 = Human and social studies05 = Law, military science and security06 = Health sciences and social services07 = Agriculture and nature conservation08 = Culture and arts09 = Business, commerce and management studies10 = Physical, mathematical, computer and life sciences11 = Services12 = Physical planning and construction13 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedAbility to read (Q17aRead) (@39 1.)Q1.7.a Can …… read in at least one language?1.7.aCan …… read in at least one language?1 = YES2 = NONote to usersThis question is on literacy of the members of the household. It is applicable to each member of the household. A personwho is considered to read must be able to read a paragraph of at least one hundred words. That means a person who canonly read his name and surname is not regarded as being able to read.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = Unspecified15

Ability to write (Q17bWrit) (@40 1.)Q1.7.b Can …… write in at least one language?1.7.bCan …… write in at least one language?1 = YES2 = NONote to usersThis question is on literacy of the members of the household. It is applicable to each member of the household. A personwho is considered to write must be able to write a paragraph of at least one hundred words. That means a person who canonly write his name and surname is not regarded as being able to write.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedEducation institution attended (Q18EduIn) (@41 1.)Q1.8 Which of the following educational institutions, if any, does …… currently attend?1.8 Which of the following educational institutions, if any,does …… currently attend?Include distance and correspondence education1 = School2 = University3 = Technikon4 = College5 = Adult basic education and training/literacy classes6 = Other adult education classes7 = Other than any of the above8 = None → Go to Q 1.11Note for usersThis question is asked for all persons in the household. This question also applies to distance and correspondencelearning, be it on a full-time or part-time basis. It also includes those children that are studying at home, or are beingtaught by their parents. If the person is currently not studying (code 8), the instruction is to go to Q1.11.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = School2 = University3 = Technikon4 = College5 = Adult basic education and training/literacy classes6 = Other adult education classes7 = Other than any of the above8 = None16

9 = UnspecifiedTime (Q19FullP) (@42 1.)Q1.9 Is this full time or part-time?1.9 Is this full time or part-time?1 = FULL TIME2 = PART-TIMENote for usersThe question is applicable to people who are currently attending an educational institution and is aimed at establishing ifthe training is on a full-time or part-time basis.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwellings that are currently attending an educational institution.Final code list1 = Full-time2 = Part-time8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedAttending classes or distance learning (Q110DLrn) (@43 1.)Q1.10 Is …… mainly studying through attending classes or through distance learning?1.10 Is …… mainly studying through attending classes orthrough distance learning?1 = ATTENDING CLASSES2 = DISTANCE LEARNINGNote for usersThe question is aimed at finding out whether the people who are currently attending an educational institution receivetheir training through attending classes or through distance learning. Distance learning refers to a situation where thelearners do not have direct contact with the teachers/lecturers, they communicate through mail and other methods such asemail.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwellings that are currently attending and educational institution.Final code list1 = Attending classes2 = Distance learning8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedFetching water (Q111FetW) (@44 1.)Q1.11 In the last seven days, did …… spend at least one hour fetching water forhome use (not for sale)?1.11 In the last seven days, did …… spend at least one hourfetching water for home use (not for sale)?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 1.1317

Note to usersThis question is asked to all members of the household, but only applicable in the seven days prior the interview. Thenumber of hours is calculated throughout the seven days. Even if a person can spend as little time as possible to collectwater per week, as long as the minutes add up to one hour per week she/he qualifies. The instruction in this question isthat the water that is collected should not be for sale. If the answer is “No” a person should skip to Q 1.13.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedHours spent (Q112HrsW) (@45 2.)Q1.12 How many hours did ….. spend on fetching water in the last seven days?1.12 How many hours did …… spend on fetching water inthe last seven days?Note to usersThis question is asked to all members of the household, but only applicable in the seven days prior the interview. Thenumber of hours is calculated throughout the seven days. This question is only applicable if there is a “Yes” in theprevious question (Q 1.1).UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who collected water in the seven days prior the interview.Final code listValid range: 1 - 56Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Fetching wood/dung (Q113FetD) (@47 1.)Q1.13 In the last seven days, did …… spend at least one hour fetching wood/dung for home use (not for sale)?1.13 In the last seven days, did …… spend at least one hourfetching wood/dung for home use (not for sale)?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 1.15Note to usersThis question is asked to all members of the household, but only applicable in the seven days prior the interview. Thenumber of hours is calculated throughout the seven days. Even if a person can spend as little time as possible to collectwood/dung per week, as long as the minutes add up to one hour per week she qualifies. The instruction in this question isthat the wood/dung collected should not be for sale. If the answer is “No” a person should skip to Q 1.15.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview18

Final code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedHours spent (Q114HrsD) (@48 2.)Q1.14 How many hours did ….. spend on fetching wood/dung in the last seven days?1.14 How many hours did …… spend on fetching wood/dungin the last seven days?Note to usersThis question is asked to all members of the household who collected wood/dung in the seven days prior the interview.The number of hours is calculated throughout the seven days. This question is only applicable if there is a “Yes” in theprevious question (Q 1.13).UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who collected wood/dung in the seven days prior the interview.Final code listValid range: 1 – 60Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Medical Aid cover (Q116Medi) (@50 1.)Q1.16 Is …… covered by a medical aid or medical benefit scheme or other private health insurance?1.16 Is …… covered by a medical aid or medical benefitscheme or other private health insurance?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON'T KNOWNote for usersThis question looks at coverage by medical aid schemes. Even if the person is not a principal member of the medicalscheme or any other health insurance but is covered under it, the response was recorded as a “YES”UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal Code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know9 = UnspecifiedIllnesses or injuries (Q117Inju) (@51 1.)Q1.17 During the past month, did …… suffer from any illnesses or injuries?1.17 During the past month, did …… suffer from anyillnesses or injuries?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 1.2319

Note for usersThe question applies to all members of households in selected swelling units. The instruction for the interviewer is to skipquestions that are not applicable to the person who did not suffer from any illness or injuries in the month prior theinterview and go to Q1.23.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal Code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedTypes of illnesses or injuriesQ1.18 What sort of illnesses or injuries did…… suffer from?1.18 What sort of illnesses or injuries did …… suffer from?Was it ….01 = Flu or acute respiratory tract infection02 = Diarrhoea03 = Severe trauma (e.g. due to violence, motor vehicleaccident, gunshot, assault, beating)04 = TB or severe cough with blood05 = Abuse of alcohol or drugs06 = Depression or mental illness07 = Diabetes08 = High or low blood pressure09 = HIV/AIDS10 = Other sexually transmitted disease11 = Other illness or injury, specify in columnNote for usersThis question only applies to people who have a “Yes” response in Q1.17. The interest is on the type of illness or injuriesthe people suffered from in the month prior the interview. There are various categories given and the interviewer issupposed to ask if a person suffered each of the illnesses and injuries given. For any illness or injury that is not specifiedthere is an allowance to specify it. None of the categories should be left blank, thus each category should either have a“Yes” or “No” response.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who suffered from illnesses or injuries during a month beforethe interview.Final Code listFlu or acute respiratory tract infection (Q118Flu) (@52 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedDiarrhoea (Q118Diar) (@53 1.)1 = Yes20

2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSevere trauma (e.g. due to violence, motor vehicle accident, gunshot, assault, beating) (Q118Trau) (@54 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedTB or severe cough with blood (Q118TB_C) (@55 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedAbuse of alcohol or drugs (Q118Subs) (@56 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedDepression or mental illness (Q118Depr) (@57 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedDiabetes (Q118Diab) (@58 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedHigh or low blood pressure (Q118Bloo) (@59 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedHIV/AIDS (Q118HIV_) (@60 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedOther sexually transmitted disease (Q118SexD) (@61 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified21

Other illness or injury, specify in column (Q118Othr) (@62 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedConsult (Q119Cons) (@63 1.)Q1.19 During the past month, did …… consult a health worker such as a nurse, doctor or traditional healeras a result of illness or injury?1.19 During the past month, did …… consult a health workersuch as a nurse, doctor or traditional healer as a resultof illness or injury?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 1.22Note for usersThe question seeks to find out if the people who were sick in the month prior the interview consulted a health worker. If aperson was sick but did not consult a health worker the instruction for the interviewer is to go to Q1.22.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who suffered from illnesses or injuries during a month beforethe interview.Final Code list1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedHealth worker (Q120TypH) (@64 2.)Q1.2 0 What kind of health worker was it?1.20 What kind of health worker was it?If more than one consultation, ask about the most recent.1 = NURSE2 = DOCTOR3 = MEDICAL SPECIALIST4 = PHARMACIST/CHEMIST5 = DENTIST6 = SPIRITUAL HEALER (CHURCH RELATED)7 = TRADITIONAL HEALER8 = ANY OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERIncluding psychologist, physiotherapist, chiropractor,homeopath, optometrist9 = DON'T KNOWNote for usersThe question aims at establishing the kind of health workers consulted by the people who were sick and consulted a healthworker. Health workers include spiritual and traditional healers. If in a month prior the interview a person consulted morethan one health worker, the instruction is to record the most recent consultation.Universe22

All members of the households in selected dwelling units who suffered from illnesses or injuring during a month beforethe interview.Final Code list1 = Nurse2 = Doctor3 = Medical specialist4 = Pharmacist/Chemist5 = Dentist6 = Spiritual healer (Church related)7 = Traditional healer8 = Any other health care provider (including Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Homeopath, Optometrist)9 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedConsultation place (Q121Cons) (@66 2.)Q1.21 Where did consultation take place?1.21 Where did the consultation take place?If more than one consultation, ask about the most recent.Public sector (i.e. government, provincial or communityinstitution)01 = HOSPITAL02 = CLINIC03 = OTHER IN PUBLIC SECTOR, specifyPrivate sector (including private clinics, surgery, privatehospitals and sangomas)04 = HOSPITAL05 = CLINIC06 = PRIVATE DOCTOR/SPECIALIST07 = TRADITIONAL HEALER08 = PHARMACY/CHEMIST09 = HEALTH FACILITY PROVIDED BY EMPLOYER10 = ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, E.G. HOMEOPATHIST11 = OTHER IN PRIVATE SECTOR, specify12 = DON'T KNOW→ Go to Q 1.23Note for usersThe question seeks to determine whether the consultation was in the public sector (i.e. either a government, provincial orcommunity institution) or private sector (these include private clinics, surgery, private hospitals, sangomas and traditionalhealers). In cases of more than one consultation, the most recent consultation applies.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who suffered from illnesses or injuring during a month beforethe interview.Final Code listPublic sector (i.e. government, provincial or community institution)01 = Hospital02 = Clinic23

03 = Other in public sector, specifyPrivate sector (including private clinics, surgery, private hospitals and sangomas)04 = Hospital05 = Clinic06 = Private doctor/specialist07 = Traditional healer08 = Pharmacy/chemist09 = Health facility provided by employer10 = Alternative medicine, e.g. Homeopath11 = Other in private sector, specify88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedWhy not consult (Q122Ynot) (@68 1.)Q1.22 Why did …… not consult any health worker during the past month?1.22 Why did …… not consult any health worker during thepast month?1 = TOO EXPENSIVE2 = TOO FAR3 = OTHER, specify4 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThis question applies to the people who were sick in a month prior the interview but did not consult a health worker. Itseeks the reasons why they did not consult a health worker.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who suffered from illnesses or injuring during a month beforethe interview but did not consult any health worker.Final Code list1 = Too expensive2 = Too far3 = Other, specify4 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedDisability (Q123Disa) (@69 1.)Q1.23 Is …… limited in his/her daily activities, at home, at work or at school, because of a long-term physical or mental conditionlasting six months or more?1.23 Is …… limited in his/her daily activities, at home, atwork or at school, because of a long-term physical or mentalcondition, lasting six months or more?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Section 2Note for usersThis question applies to all persons in the households in selected dwelling units and attempts to establish the level ofdisability in the communities. If the answer is “No” the instruction is to go to Section 2.24

UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interview.Final Code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedQ1.24 What difficulties does …… have? Is it1.24 What difficulty or difficulties does …… have? Is it …..1 = Sight (blind/severe visual limitation)2 = Hearing (deaf, profoundly hard of hearing)3 = Communicating (speech impairment)4 = Physical (e.g. needs wheel chair, crutches orprosthesis; limb or hand usage limitation)5 = Intellectual (serious difficulties in learning, mentalretardation)6 = Emotional (behavioural, psychological problems)7 = Other, specify in columnNote for usersThis question only applies to people who are limited in their daily activities as indicated in Q1.23. The interest is on thetype of difficulty or difficulties. There are various categories given and the interviewer is supposed to ask if a personexperiences each of the difficulties provided. For any difficulty that is not specified there is a provision to specify it. Noneof the categories should be left blank, thus each category should either have a “Yes” or “No” response.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units with disabilities.Final Code list1. Sight (blind/severe visual limitation) (Q124Sigh) (@70 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified2. Hearing (deaf, profoundly hard of hearing) (Q124Hear) (@71 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified3. Communicating (speech impairment) (Q124Spee) (@72 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified4. Physical (e.g. needs wheel chair, crutches or prosthesis; limb or hand usage limitation) (Q124Phys) (@73 1.)1 = Yes25

2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified5. Intellectual (serious difficulties in learning, mental retardation) (Q124Ment) (@74 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified6. Emotional (behavioural, psychological problems) (Q124Emot) (@75 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified7. Other, specify in column (Q124Othr) (@76 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSTRATUM (Stratum) (@77 2.)Derived variable: Derived from Type per ProvinceValid range: 1 – 18Final code list1 = Western Cape – urban2 = Western Cape – non-urban3 = Eastern Cape – urban4 = Eastern Cape- non-urban5 = Northern Cape – urban6 = Northern Cape – non-urban7 = Free State – urban8 = Free State – non-urban9 = KwaZulu-Natal – urban10 = KwaZulu-Natal – non-urban11 = North West – urban12 = North West – non-urban13 = Gauteng – urban14 = Gauteng – non-urban15 = Mpumalanga – urban16 = Mpumalanga – non-urban17 = Limpopo – urban18 = Limpopo – non-urbanPSU (psu) (@79 7.)Primary sampling unitValid range: 1011001 - 9312247WEIGHT (person_wgt) (@86 8.4)26

Person weightDerived variable: as explained on pages 2 and 3.Valid range: 54.76441777 – 3967.7509585DATA FILE: WORKER(Particulars of each person 15 years and above in the household)Unique number (UqNr) (@ 1 13.)Note: This is the unique household identifier which can be used to link data from this file with data on the samehouseholds from other files.Person number (PersonNr) (@14 2.)Person (respondent) numberValid range: 1 – 22Note: The two fields above create a unique person identifier of 15 digits, which can be used to link data from this filewith data on the same individuals from other files.Province (Prov) (@16 1.)South African provincesDerived variable: Derived from the first digit of the Unique Number.Valid range: 1 – 9Final code list1 = Western Cape2 = Eastern Cape3 = Northern Cape4 = Free State5 = KwaZulu-Natal6 = North West7 = Gauteng8 = Mpumalanga9 = LimpopoStayed Nights (B_4Night) (@17 1.)B1. Has ...... stayed here for at least four nights on average perweek during the last four weeks?BHas ...... stayed here (in this household) for at least fournights on average per week during the last four weeks?1 = YES2 = NO → End of questions for this personNote to usersThis question is asked for each person found in the selected dwelling. Those who are not household members (those whohaven’t spent at least four nights per week) would be eliminated on the second category (2 = No). The instruction in thisquestion is to end the interview with those who have answered “No” in this question. It is through this question wherehousehold members are identified within the selected dwelling.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list27

1 = YesGender (Gender) (@18 1.)Flap C. Is ...... a male or a female?CIs ...... a male or a female?1 = MALE2 = FEMALENote to usersThis question is asked for all household members, to determine their gender. This question is only applicable if there is a“Yes” in the previous question, which determines whether a person is a household member or not. The enumerators areinstructed not to assume the gender of the members of the households by just looking at people’s names or physicalappearances. In this instance they have to ask the respondent the gender of each member of the household without anyassumptions.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = Male2 = Female9 = UnspecifiedAge (Age) (@19 3.)Flap D. How old is ......? (In completed years)DHow old is ......? (In completed years - In figures only)Less than 1 year = 00.Note to usersThis question is asked to find out the age of the household members. This is asked for each member of the household. Theinstruction is to write the years in whole numbers and not in words. Moreover, these years must be completed, thus if aperson is two years and six months, the instruction is to write the two completed years. For those children who are lessthan a year, the instruction is to write 00.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code listValid range: 15 – 105Unspecified: 999Race (popgrp) (@22 1.)Flap E. What population group does ...... belong to?EWhat population group does ....... belong to?1 = AFRICAN/BLACK28

2 = COLOURED3 = INDIAN/ASIAN4 = WHITE5 = OTHER, specifyNote to usersThis question is asked to determine the population group of persons from the selected dwelling. The respondent mustanswer for each member without any assumptions. In this instance the enumerator is also instructed not to make anyconclusions, which may be influenced by his observation or using people’s names during the interview. This questionmay seem very sensitive to some respondents especially in this post apartheid era, but it is really important to find out thecomposition of the South African population.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = African/Black2 = Coloured3 = Indian/Asian4 = White9 = UnspecifiedHighest education level (Q13aHiEd) (@23 2.)Q1.3.a What is the highest level of education that …… has completed?1.3.aWhat is the highest level of education that …… hascompleted?00 = NO SCHOOLING01 = GRADE R/002 = SUB A/GRADE 103 = SUB B/GRADE 204 = GRADE 3/STANDARD 105 = GRADE 4/STANDARD 206 = GRADE 5/STANDARD 307 = GRADE 6/STANDARD 408 = GRADE 7/STANDARD 509 = GRADE 8/STANDARD 6/FORM 110 = GRADE 9/STANDARD 7/FORM 211 = GRADE 10/STANDARD 8/FORM 312 = GRADE 11/STANDARD 9/FORM 413 = GRADE 12/STANDARD 10/FORM 5/MATRIC14 = NTC l15 = NTC II16 = NTC III17 = DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE WITH LESS THAN GRADE 12/STD 1018 = DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE WITH GRADE 12/STD 1019 = DEGREE20 = POSTGRADUATE DEGREE OR DIPLOMA21 = OTHER, specify in column22 = DON'T KNOW29

Diplomas or certificates should be of at least sixmonths study duration full time (or equivalent).If code 17-20 → Go to Q 1.3.b,If other code → Go to Q 1.4Note to usersThis question is applicable to all household members. The enumerators are instructed that it is only those qualificationsalready obtained which must be entered. That means the current level, whereby a person is still busy with is notapplicable. It is very important to complete each record even if the person has not attended school. Moreover theenumerators are instructed that diploma and certificates must be of at least six months duration.UniverseEvery person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list00 = No schooling01 = Grade R/002 = SUB A/GRADE 103 = Sub B/Grade 204 = Grade 3/Standard 105 = Grade 4/Standard 206 = Grade 5/Standard 307 = Grade 6/Standard 408 = Grade 7/Standard 509 = Grade 8/Standard 6/Form 110 = Grade 9/Standard 7/Form 211 = Grade 10/Standard 8/Form 312 = Grade 11/Standard 9/Form 413 = Grade 12/Standard 10/Form 5/Matric14 = NTC l15 = NTC II16 = NTC III17 = Diploma/certificate with less than Grade 12/Std 1018 = Diploma/certificate with Grade 12/Std 1019 = Degree20 = Postgraduate degree or diploma21 = Other (specify in column)22 = Don't know99 = UnspecifiedStudy field (Q13bArea) (@25 2.)Q1.3.b In what area of study was the highest diploma, certificate or degree?1.3.bIf diploma, certificate or degree (code 17 - 20 in Q 1.3.a):In what area of study was the highest diploma,certificate or degree?Show prompt card 1 - read out categories if necessary01 = Communication studies and language02 = Education, training and development03 = Manufacturing, engineering and technology04 = Human and social studies05 = Law, military science and security06 = Health sciences and social services30

07 = Agriculture and nature conservation08 = Culture and arts09 = Business, commerce and management studies10 = Physical, mathematical, computer and life sciences11 = Services12 = Physical planning and construction13 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThis question applies to the people who have diploma, certificate, degree or postgraduate qualifications (Codes 17 – 20 inQ1.3.a). The interest in this question is in establishing the field of study in which the qualifications have been obtained.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units with diploma, certificate, degree and postgraduate degree ordiploma.Final code list01 = Communication studies and language02 = Education, training and development03 = Manufacturing, engineering and technology04 = Human and social studies05 = Law, military science and security06 = Health sciences and social services07 = Agriculture and nature conservation08 = Culture and arts09 = Business, commerce and management studies10 = Physical, mathematical, computer and life sciences11 = Services12 = Physical planning and construction13 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedSkills training (Q14SklTr) (@27 1.)Q1.4 Has …… been trained in skills that can be used for work, e.g. book-keeping,security guard training, welding, child minding?1.4 Has …… been trained in skills that can be used forwork, e.g. book-keeping, security guard training,welding, child minding?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON'T KNOW → Go to Q 1.7.aNote to usersThis question seeks to establish how many people have vocational training because of the increased recognition of theimportance of this sort of training. Vocational training can help people earn a living either by getting a (better) paying jobor by starting their own businesses. The instruction to the interviewer is to go to Q1.7.a if the answer to this question is“NO” or “DON’T KNOW”.Universe31

Every person who has stayed in the households in selected dwelling units at least four nights a week in the four weeksprior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know9 = UnspecifiedSECTION 2Note: This section was only asked to people aged 15 years and above.Person responding (Q20SelfR) (@28 1.)Q2.0 Is the person him/herself responding to questions?2.0 Interviewer to answerIs the person him/herself responding to questions?1 = YES2 = NONote to usersThis is for the enumerator to answer. It is recommended that if all the members of the household, who qualify for thissection, are present they should answer for themselves. It is through this question that the accuracy of the informationreceived can be qualified, as it would reflect whether people answered for themselves or a proxy responded on theirbehalf.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who are aged 15 years and older.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedQ2.1 In the last seven days, did …….. do any of the following activities, even for Only one hour?2.1 In the last seven days, did …… do any of the followingactivities, even for only one hour? Show prompt card 2.a) Run or do any kind of business, big or small, forhimself/herself or with one or more partners?Examples: Selling things, making things for sale, repairing things,guarding cars, brewing beer, hairdressing, crèche businesses, taxior other transport business, having a legal or medical practice, etc.b) Do any work for a wage, salary, commission orany payment in kind (excl. domestic work)?Examples: a regular job, contract, casual or piece work for pay,work in exchange for food or housing.c) Do any work as a domestic worker for a wage, salary,or any payment in kind?d) Help unpaid in a family business of any kind?Examples: Help to sell things, make things for sale or exchange, doing theaccounts, cleaning up for the business, etc. Don't count normal housework.e) Do any work on his/her own or the family’s plot, farm,food garden, cattle post or kraal or help in growingfarm produce or in looking after animals for thehousehold?32

Examples: ploughing, harvesting, looking after livestock.f) Do any construction or major repair work on his/herown home, plot, cattle post or business or those ofthe family?g) Catch any fish, prawns, shells, wild animals or otherfood for sale or family food?h) Beg for money or food in public?Note to usersThis question is applicable to all household members aged 15 and above, regarding their involvement in the economicactivities in the seven days prior the interview. This is part of the questionnaire where there would be a differentiationbetween economically active population and those who are not economically active. The instruction to the enumerators isthat these activities must be for at least one hour within the seven days. In order to be certain that the categories have beenanswered there should either be “Yes” or “No” in all of them. Most importantly, is that if there is “Yes” to any part ofthis question there should be skip to Section 4. If all the categories are “No” there should be a continuation to the nextquestion.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who are aged 15 years and aboveFinal code listOwn business (Q21aOwnB) (@29 1.)a. Run or do any kind of business, big or small for himself/herself or with one or more partners?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedPaid work (Q21bPaid) (@30 1.)b. Do any work for a wage, salary, commission or any payment in kind?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedDomestic work (Q21cDome) (@31 1.)c. Do any work as a domestic worker for a wage, salary, or any payment in kind?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedUnpaid work (Q21dUnPd) (@32 1.)d. Help unpaid in a household business of any kind?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedFarm work (Q21eFarm) (@33 1.)e. Do any work on his/her own or the household’s plot, farm, food garden, cattle post or kraal or help in growing farmproduce or in looking after animals for the household?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedConstruction or major repair work (Q21fCons) (@34 1.)33

f. Do any construction or major repair work on his/her own home, plot, cattle post or business or those of the household?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedCatch food (Q21gCtch) (@35 1.)g. Catch any fish, prawns, shells, wild animals or other food for sale or household food?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedBeg for money of food (Q21hBeg) (@36 1.)h. Beg for money or food in public?1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedHave work (Q22HaveW) (@37 1.)Q2.2 Even though …… did not do any of these activities in the last seven days, does he/she have a job, business, or othereconomic or farming activity that he/she will definitely return to?2.2 If “NO” to all parts of Question 2.1Even though …… did not do any of these activities inthe last seven days, does he/she have a job, business,or other economic or farming activity that he/she willdefinitely return to?For agricultural activities, the off season in agriculture is nota temporary absence.1 = YES2 = NO →Go to Section 3Note to usersThis is only applicable to household members who answered “No” to all the categories in Q 2.1. The main intention ofthis question is to qualify whether people have not done anything in the last seven days as it has been reflected in theprevious question. The enumerators are instructed that for agricultural activities, any off-season in that field, people areconsidered to be active in their current jobs, and therefore economically active. For “No” response there should be a skipto Section 3.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units who are aged 15 years and older.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedMain reason for absence from activity (Q23RsnAb) (@38 2.)Q2.3 What was the main reason that …… was absent from this activity in the last seven days?2.3 What was the main reason …… was absent from thisactivity in the last seven days? Mark only one reason.01 = OWN ILLNESS OR INJURY02 = CARING FOR FAMILY OR OTHERS (EXCEPT MATERNITY/PATERNITY LEAVE)34

03 = MATERNITY OR PATERNITY LEAVE04 = OTHER FAMILY/COMMUNITY OBLIGATIONS (FUNERALS,MEETINGS)05 = STRIKE/STAY-AWAY/LOCKOUT06 = PROBLEMS WITH TRANSPORT07 = BAD WEATHER08 = VACATION, LEAVE09 = STUDY OR TRAINING LEAVE10 = UNREST (VIOLENCE)11 = TEMPORARILY LAID OFF/REDUCTION IN ECONOMICACTIVITY12 = OTHER REASON, specifyNote to usersThis question is aimed at finding out the reasons why people were absent from their normal activities in the seven daysprior the interview. If more than one reason is given, only the main one is recorded. A provision is made to specify thereasons that are not on the pre-coded list.UniverseAll members of the household aged 15 and older who were absent from work in the seven days prior the interview.Final code list01 = Own illness or injury02 = Caring for family or others (except maternity/paternity leave)03 = Maternity or paternity leave04 = Other family/community obligations (funerals, meetings)05 = Strikes/stay-away/lockout06 = Problems with transport07 = Bad weather08 = Vacation, leave09 = Study or training leave10 = Unrest (violence)11 = Temporarily laid off/reduction in economic activity12 = Other reason, specify88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedStart working (Q24Start) (@40 1.)Q2.4 When does …… intend to start working?2.4 When does …… intend to start working?1 = WITHIN A WEEK2 = WITHIN TWO WEEKS3 = WITHIN FOUR WEEKS4 = LATER THAN FOUR WEEKS FROM NOW5 = DON’T KNOw→ Go to Section 4Note to usersThe question seeks to find out when the people who were absent from normal activities intend going back to work. Afterthis question the instruction is to go to Section 4 since Section 3 is not applicable to people involved in economicactivities.Universe35

All members of the household aged 15 and older who were absent from work in the seven days prior the interview.Final code list1 = Within a week2 = Within two weeks3 = Within four weeks4 = Later than four weeks from now5 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSECTION 3 (Unemployment and non-economic activities)Note: this section was asked only to household members aged 15 and above who did not work in the seven days prior tothe survey and did not have a job.Reason for not working (Q31YnotW) (@41 2.)Q3.1 Why did …… not work during the past seven days?3.1 Why did …… not work during the past seven days?01 = HAS FOUND A JOB, BUT IS ONLY STARTING AT A DEFINITEDATE IN THE FUTURE → Go to Q 3.1102 = SCHOLAR OR STUDENT AND PREFERS NOT TO WORK03 = HOUSEWIFE/HOMEMAKER AND PREFERS NOT TO WORK04 = RETIRED AND PREFERS NOT TO SEEK FORMAL WORK05 = ILLNESS, INVALID, DISABLED OR UNABLE TO WORK(HANDICAPPED)06 = TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD TO WORK07 = SEASONAL WORKER, E.G. FRUIT PICKER, WOOL-SHEARER08 = LACK OF SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AVAILABLE JOBS09 = CANNOT FIND ANY WORK10 = CANNOT FIND SUITABLE WORK (SALARY, LOCATION OFWORK OR CONDITIONS NOT SATISFACTORY)11 = CONTRACT WORKER, E.G. MINE WORKER RESTINGACCORDING TO CONTRACT12 = RETRENCHED13 = OTHER REASONNote to usersThis is applicable to all household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in theseven days prior the interview (those with “No” from Q 2.2). The interest in this question is to find out the reasons peoplewere not working in the seven days referred to. For any other reason that is not specified in the given categories there isprovision to specify it. However, if the person has found a job and is supposed to start at a definite date in the future, thereshould be a skip to Q 3.11.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days.Final code list01 = Has found a job, but is only starting at a definite date in the future02 = Scholar or student and prefers not to work03 = Housewife/homemaker and prefers not to work04 = Retired and prefers not to seek formal work05 = Illness, invalid, disabled or unable to work (handicapped)06 = Too young or too old to work36

07 = Seasonal worker, e.g. fruit picker, wool-shearer08 = Lack of skills or qualifications for available jobs09 = Cannot find any work10 = Cannot find suitable work (salary, location of work or conditions not satisfactory)11 = Contract worker, e.g. mine worker resting according to contract12 = Recently retrenched13 = Other reason88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedAny job offered (Q32JobOf) (@43 1.)Q3.2 Has……been offered any job in the past 6 months and he/she turned it down?3.2 Has ……been offered any job in the past 6 month andhe/she turned it down?1 = YES2 = NONote to usersThis question is intended to check for availability of people, who are not working, for work, regardless of whether the jobwas suitable or not.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedKnowlegde of available job (Q33WrkRe) (@44 1.)Q3.3 Does…… know of any available work for which he/she has the relevant qualification but is not willing to do ?3.3 Does …… know of any available work for which ….hasthe relevant qualification but is not willing to do?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 3.5Note to usersThe question intends to establish if there are jobs available, for which people are qualified for, but people are not willingto do such jobs. The instruction is to go to Q3.2 if the answer is “No”.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedNot willing to work (Q34notwi) (@45 1.)Q3.4 Why would …….. not be willing to do this work?37

3.4 Why would ………….not be willing to do this work?1 = WAGES TOO LOW2 = JOB IS NOT PERMANENT3 = LOCATION (WORK TOO FAR)4 = WORKING CONDITIONS UNSUITABLE5 = WORK NOT LEGAL6 = OTHERNote to usersThis question is applicable to people not working, know of available jobs for which they are qualified but are not willingto do these jobs. The question seeks to establish the reasons why people wouldn’t be willing to do the available jobs forwhich they are qualified.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the seven days prior theinterview but know of available jobs for which they are qualified yet not willing to do this jobs.Final code list1 = Wages too low2 = Job is not permanent3 = Location (work too far)4 = Working conditions unsuitable5 = Work not legal6 = Other8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedAccept a job (Q35Accep) (@46 1.)Q3.5 If a suitable job is offered, will …… accept it?3.5 If a suitable job is offered, will …… accept it?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON'T KNOW → Go to Q 3.11Note to usersThis question is applicable to people not working, know of available jobs for which they are qualified but are not willingto do these jobs. The interest is in finding out if suitable jobs were offered people would be willing to accept them. If theresponse to this question is a “No” or a “Don’t know” there is a skip to Q3.11.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedWhen able to start job (Q36WhnSt) (@47 1.)38

Q3.6 How soon can …… start work?3.6 How soon can …… start work?1 = WITHIN A WEEK2 = WITHIN TWO WEEKS3 = WITHIN FOUR WEEKS4 = LATER THAN FOUR WEEKS FROM NOW5 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThis question is applicable to people that answered “Yes” in Q3.5. It seeks to find out how soon people are willing to startwork, if offers are made to them.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days andare willing to accept jobs if offered.Final code list1 = Within a week2 = Within two weeks3 = Within four weeks4 = Later than four weeks from now5 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedQ3.7 During the past four weeks, has ……. taken any action3.7 During the past four weeks, has …… taken any actiona) to look for any kind of workb) to start any kind of businessIf “No” to both a) and b) → Go to Q 3.10Note to usersThis question is only applicable if a person is prepared to accept a suitable job offer as reflected in question (Q 3.5). Theinterest is to find out whether a person has taken any action to look for a job in the four weeks prior the interview. Theinstruction to the numerator is to complete both given categories with either a “Yes” or a “No” answer.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days andare willing to accept jobs if offered.Final code listLook for work (Q37LookW) (@48 1.)a) To look for any kind of job1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedStart business (Q37BgnBu) (@49 1.)b. To start any kind of business1 = Yes39

2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSteps taken to look for work (Q38SeekH) (@50 2.)Q3.8 In the past four weeks, what has …… done to look for work or to start a business?3.8 In the past four weeks, what has …… done to look forwork or to start a business?Give only one answer, the main one1 = WAITED/REGISTERED AT EMPLOYMENT AGENCY/TRADEUNION2 = ENQUIRED AT WORKPLACES, FARMS, FACTORIES ORCALLED ON OTHER POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS3 = PLACED/ANSWERED ADVERTISEMENT(S)4 = SOUGHT ASSISTANCE FROM RELATIVES OR FRIENDS5 = LOOKED FOR LAND, BUILDING, EQUIPMENT OR APPLIED FORPERMIT TO START OWN BUSINESS OR FARMING6 = WAITED AT THE STREET SIDE WHERE CASUAL WORKERSARE FOUND7 = OTHER8 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThe question is intended to find out what the people did to look for work or start their own businesses. If a person hastried several ways of finding work, the most important one or the one on which he/she has spent the most time isrecorded.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who are willing to accept jobs if offered and have tried to look for work in thefour weeks prior the interview.Final code list1 = Waited/registered at employment agency/trade union2 = Enquired at workplaces, farms, factories or called on other possible employers3 = Placed/answered advertisement(s)4 = Sought assistance from relatives or friends5 = Looked for land, building, equipment or applied for permit to start own business or farming6 = Waited at the street-side where casual workers are found7 = Other8 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedTime seeking work (Q39TimSe) (@52 2.)Q3.9 How long has …… been trying to find work or start a business?3.9 How long has …… been trying to find work or start abusiness?01 = LESS THAN A MONTH02 = 1 MONTH TO LESS THAN 2 MONTHS03 = 2 MONTHS TO LESS THAN 3 MONTHS04 = 3 MONTHS TO LESS THAN 4 MONTHS05 = 4 MONTHS TO LESS THAN 6 MONTHS06 = 6 MONTHS TO LESS THAN 1 YEAR40

07 = 1 YEAR TO LESS THAN 3 YEARS08 = 3 YEARS OR MORE09 = DON’T KNOW10 = NOT APPLICABLE→ Go to Q 3.11Note to usersThe question is on the length of time the person spent trying to look for a job. After this question the instruction is to go toQ3.11.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who are willing to accept jobs if offered and have tried to look for work in thefour weeks prior the interview.Final code list01 = Less than an month02 = 1 month to less than 2 months03 = 2 months to less than 3 months04 = 3 months to less than 4 months05 = 4 months to less than 6 months06 = 6 months to less than 1 year07 = 1 year to less than 3 years08 = 3 years or more09 = Don’t know10 = Not applicable88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedWhy not look for work (Q310RsnN) (@54 2.)Q3.10 What was the main reason why …… did not try to find work or start a business in the past four weeks?3.10If “No” to both Q 3.7.a and b (has not been looking forwork or trying to start a business in the past four weeks)What was the main reason why …… did not try to findwork or start a business in the past four weeks?01 = HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY LAID OFF WORK02 = ILL HEALTH/INJURY/PHYSICAL DISABILITY03 = PREGNANCY04 = FAMILY CONSIDERATIONS/CHILD CARE05 = UNDERGOING TRAINING TO HELP FIND WORK06 = NO JOBS AVAILABLE IN THE AREA07 = LACK OF MONEY TO PAY FOR TRANSPORT TO LOOK FORWORK08 = UNABLE TO FIND WORK REQUIRING HIS/HER SKILLS09 = LOST HOPE OF FINDING ANY KIND OF WORK10 = NO TRANSPORT AVAILABLE11 = OTHER REASONNote to usersThe question is seeking for reasons why people, who are not working, did not try to look for work or start their ownbusinesses. It only applies to people who answered “No” to both a and b of Q3.7.Universe41

All household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the four weeks prior theinterview but did not look for work.Final code list01 = Has been temporarily laid off work02 = Ill health/injury/physical disability03 = Pregnancy04 = Family considerations/child care05 = Undergoing training to help find work06 = No jobs available in the area07 = Lack of money to pay for transport to look for work08 = Unable to find work requiring his/her skills09 = Lost hope of finding any kind of work10 = No transport available11 = Other reason88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedEver worked (Q311Ever) (@56 1.)Q3.11 Has …… ever worked for pay, profit or family gain?3.11 Has …… ever worked for pay, profit or family gain?Work could be:Formal work for salary, wage, profit or unpaid in familybusiness; informal work such as making things for sale,selling things or providing a service; work on a farm or land,whether for a wage or as part of the household’s farmingactivities; casual/seasonal work1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 3.15Note to usersThe interest is in finding out if the person has ever worked for pay, profit or family gain. This includes those who workedfor some form of payment or worked unpaid for a family business or farming activities. The instruction for theinterviewer is to go to 3.15 if the answer to this question is “No”.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedTime since last worked (Q312TmGa) (@57 2.)Q3.12 How long ago was it since …… last worked?42

3.12 How long ago was it since …… last worked?01 = 1 WEEK - LESS THAN 1 MONTH02 = 1 MONTH - LESS THAN 2 MONTHS03 = 2 MONTHS - LESS THAN 3 MONTHS04 = 3 MONTHS - LESS THAN 4 MONTHS05 = 4 MONTHS - LESS THAN 5 MONTHS06 = 5 MONTHS - LESS THAN 6 MONTHS07 = 6 MONTHS - LESS THAN 1 YEAR08 = 1 YEAR - LESS THAN 2 YEARS09 = 2 YEARS - LESS THAN 3 YEARS10 = 3 YEARS OR MORE11 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThis is only applicable if there is a “Yes” in the previous question (Q3.11). The interest in this question is in finding outfor how long a person has worked in the last job he/she occupied. The enumerator was asked to probe for moreinformation since people of this caliber are usually uncertain of the required information.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days butdid work at some point in their lives.Final code list01 = 1 week - less than 1 month02 = 1 month - less than 2 months03 = 2 months - less than 3 months04 = 3 months - less than 4 months05 = 4 months - less than 5 months06 = 5 months - less than 6 months07 = 6 months - less than 1 year08 = 1 year - less than 2 years09 = 2 Years – less than 3 years10 = 3 years or more11 = Don't know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedKind of work done (Q313Occu) (@59 4.)Q3.13.a What kind of work did …… do in his/her last job?3.13.a What kind of work did …… do in his/her last job? Giveoccupation or job title.Work includes all the activities mentioned earlierRecord at least two words: Car sales person, Office cleaner,Vegetable farmer, Primary School teacher, etc.For agricultural work on own/family farm/plot, state whetherfor own use or for sale mostly.Note to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have ever worked. It is intended to establish the kind of workpeople did in their last jobs. It is important that the main tasks should be in English as the occupational codes are only inthat language.43

UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days butdid work at some point in their lives.Final code listQ3.13.b What were ……'s main tasks or duties in this job?3.13.b What were ……'s main tasks or duties in this job?Examples: Selling fruit, repairing watches, keepingaccounts, feeding and watering cattle, teachingchildren.Note to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have ever worked. It is important that the main tasks should be inEnglish as the occupational codes are only in that language. The instruction to the enumerator is to ask the respondent themain tasks or duties done in his/her last job given in Q 3.13.a.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days butdid work at some point in their lives.Final code listValid range: 850 – 9390Not applicable: 8888Unspecified: 9999Note: Questions 3.13.a and 3.13.b were written-in. The responses were used to determine the occupation. Theoccupation was coded to four digits on the basis of the International Standard classification of Occupations (ISCO 88)(see elsewhere in documentation for codes).Goods and service produced (Q314Indu) (@63 3.)3.14.a What was the name of …...’s place of work3.14.a What was the name of ……’s place of work?For government or large organisations, give the name of theestablishment and branch or division: e.g. Education Dept –Rapele Primary School; ABC Gold Mining, Maintenance Div.Write ‘Own house’ or ‘No fixed location’, if relevant.Note to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have ever worked. It is important that the industry is in English asthe industry codes are only in this language. The instruction to the enumerator is to ask the respondent to name the placeof work where the main tasks were performed as it has been reflected in Q 3.13.b. For hawkers and others without aspecific place to work, they have to write “No fixed location44

UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days butdid work at some point in their lives.Final code listValid range: 010 – 990Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 9993.14.b What were the main goods and services produced at ……’s place of work?3.14.b What were the main goods and services produced at……'s place of work? What were its main functions?Examples: Repairing cars, Selling commercial realestate,Sell food wholesale to restaurants, Retailclothing shop, Manufacture electrical appliances,Bar/ restaurant, Primary Education, Deliveringnewspapers to homes, Transporting goods by rail.Note to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview. It is important that the service or main goods are in English as the industry codes are only in thislanguage. Although a person may have certain roles and responsibilities within the company she/he is working for, theenumerator is instructed to record the main goods or services produced by the company.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who did not work and were not absent from work in the last seven days butdid work at some point in their lives.Valid range: 010 – 990Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 999Note: Questions 3.14.a and 3.14.b were written-in. The responses were used to determine the industry. The industry wascoded to three digits on the basis of the International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC)1993 (see elsewhere in documentation for codes).Q3.15 How does ……… support him/herself3.15 How does …… support him/herself?1 = Did odd jobs during the past seven days2 = Supported by persons in the household3 = Supported by persons not in the household4 = Supported by charity, church, welfare, etc.5 = Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)6 = Savings or money previously earned7 = Old age or disability pension8 = Other sources, e.g. bursary, study loanIf “YES” to response category 1→ Go back to Q 2.1 for that person45

Note to usersThis is applicable to all persons unemployed or not economically active regardless of whether a person has worked beforeor not. The interest in this question is to find out how people support themselves even though they are not working. Theenumerator is instructed to ask all the given categories. There should either be a “Yes” or a “No” for each category. Forany other reason that is not categorised the enumerator has to complete the information in the provided space. If theanswer is code “1 = Did odd jobs during the past seven days ” where a person “did odd jobs during the seven days priorthe interview” the instruction is to go back to Q2.1.UniverseAll household members aged 15 and above who are unemployed or not economically active.Final code listSupport (Q315OddJ) (@66 1.)1. Did odd jobs during the past seven days1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSupport (Q315inHH) (@67 1.)2. Supported by persons in the household1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSupport (Q315notH) (@68 1.)3. Supported by persons not in the Household1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSupport (Q315Char) (@69 1.)4. Supported by charity, church, welfare, etc1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSupport (Q315UIFS) (@70 1.)5. Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSupport (Q315Savi) (@71 1.)6. Savings or money previously earned1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified46

Support (Q315Pens) (@72 1.)7. Old age or disability pension1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSupport (Q315Othr) (@73 1.)8. Other sources, e.g. bursary, study loan1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSECTION 4 (Main work activities in the last seven days)Note: This section was asked to all persons 15 years or above who were working or absent from work in the past sevendays.Person’s occupation or job title (Q41Occup) (@74 4.)Q4.1.a What kind of work did …… do in his/her main job during the last seven days (or usually does, even if he/she wasabsent in the past seven days)?4.1.aRead out:You said …… was doing these activities during thelast seven days (or was temporarily absent).Refer to Q 2.1What kind of work did …… do in his/her main jobduring the last seven days (or usually does, even ifhe/she was absent in the last seven days)?Give occupation or job title.Work includes all the activities mentioned earlierRecord at least two words: Car sales person, Officecleaner, Vegetable farmer, Primary school teacher, etc.For agricultural work on own/family farm/plot, state whetherfor own use or for sale mostly.Note to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview. The instruction to the enumerator is to give person’s occupation/job title even if the activity wasperformed just an hour before the interview. It is important that the occupation is in English as the occupational codes areonly in this language.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interview.Final code list47

Valid rage : 850 – 9390Not applicable: 8888Unspecified : 9999Main duties (Q416)Q4.1.b What were ……’s main tasks or duties in this job?4.1.bWhat were ……'s main tasks or duties in this job?EXAMPLES: SELLING FRUIT, REPAIRING WATCHES, KEEPING ACCOUNTS,FEEDING AND WATERING CATTLE.Note to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview. It is important that the main tasks should be in English as the occupational codes are only in thatlanguage. The instruction to the enumerator is to ask the respondent the main tasks or duties done or usually done inhis/her job given in Q 4.1.a.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listValid rage : 850 – 9390Not applicable: 8888Unspecified : 9999Note: Questions 4.1.a and 4.1.b were written-in. The responses from both questions were used to determine theoccupation. The occupation was coded to four digits on the basis of the International Standard classification ofOccupations (ISCO 88) (see elsewhere in documentation for codes).Industry activity (Q42Indus) (@78 3.)Q4.2.a What is the name of …...’s place of work?4.2.aWhat is the name of ……’s place of work?For government or large organisations, give the name ofthe establishment and branch or division: e.g. EducationDept – Rapele Primary School; ABC Gold Mining,Maintenance Div.Write ‘Own house’ or ‘No fixed location’, if relevant.Note to users48

This question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview. It is important that the industry is in English as the industry codes are only in this language. Theinstruction to the enumerator is to ask the respondent to name the place of work where the main tasks were performed inthe last seven days as it has been reflected in Q 4.1.a. For hawkers and others without a specific place to work, they haveto write “No fixed location”.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listValid range : 010 – 990Not applicable : 888Unspecified : 999Goods and services producedQ4.2.b What are the main goods and services produced at …..’s place of work? What are its main functions?4.2.bWhat are the main goods and services produced at……'s place of work? What are its main functions?Examples: Repairing cars, Selling commercial real estate,Sell food wholesale to restaurants, Retail clothingshop,Manufacture electrical appliances, Bar/ restaurant,Primary Education, Delivering newspapers to homes.Note to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview. It is important that the service or main goods are in English as the industry codes are only in thislanguage. Although a person may have certain roles and responsibilities within the company she/he is working with, theenumerator is instructed to record the main goods or services produced by the company.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listValid range : 010 – 990Not applicable: 888Unspecified : 999Questions 4.2.a and 4.2.b were written-in. The responses to these two questions were used to determine the industry.The industry was coded to three digits on the basis of the International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economicsactivities (ISIC) 1993 (see elsewhere in documentation for codes).49

Main work (Q43MWork) (@81 1.)Q4.3 In ……..’s main work was he/she…..?4.3 In ……'s main work was he/she1 = Working for someone else for pay?Payment in cash, kind or accommodation.Category 1 includes all employees: Full time, part-time,casual work, piecework, except private household work.→ Go to Q 4.42 = Working for one or more private households as adomestic employee, gardener or security guard?Payment in cash, kind or accommodation.→ Go to Q 4.43 = Working on his/her own or on a small householdfarm/plot or collecting natural products from theforest or sea?→ Go to Q 4.144 = Working on his/her own or with a partner, in anytype of business (including commercial farms)?→ Go to Q 4.145 = Helping without pay in a household business?→ Go to Q 4.14Note for usersThis question establishes whether people are employers, wage earners, self-employed, etc in the main economic activitiesthey are involved in. Only one category must be chosen. If options 1 or 2 are chosen the instruction is to go to Q4.4otherwise skip to Q4.14.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Working for someone else for pay2 = Working for one or more private households as a domestic employee, gardener or security gard3 = Working on his/her own or on a small household farm/plot or collecting natural products from the forest or sea4 = Working on his/her own or with a partner, in any type of business (including commercial farms)5 = Helping without pay in a household business8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedNote: That Q4.4 – Q4.13 were asked only to those people who work for someone else for pay or working for one or moreprivate households as a domestic employee, gardener or security guards.50

Number of employers (Q44NrEmp) (@82 1.)Q4.4 Does …… work for?4.4 Does …… work for1 = One employer2 = More than one employerNote for usersThis question is intended to pick up people such as domestic workers, who are employed by different people at differenttimes. It only applies to people who work for someone for some form of payment.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = One employer2 = More than one employer8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedQ4.5 When did …… start working with the (main) employer mentioned above (firm, institution or private individual)?4.5 When did …… start working with the (main) employermentioned above (firm, institution or privateindividual)? Give year and month.State year in four figures, e.g. 1998YearState month in two figures, e.g. 08 for AugustMonthNote for usersThis question is intended to establish when people started working for the main employer for whom they are working withthe aim of checking whether people are staying in one job for a long time or changing jobs often (job stability).UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listYear commenced working (Q45Years) (@83 4.)Valid range: 1943 – 2003Not applicable: 8888Unspecified: 9999Month commenced working (Q45MnthS) (@87 2.)Valid range: 1 – 12Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Work status (Q46LengJ) (@89 1.)Q4.6 Is ……'s work51

4.6 Is ……'s work1 = Permanent2 = A fixed period contract3 = Temporary4 = Casual5 = Seasonal6 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThis question seeks to find out how many people, and what types of people, have different levels of job security.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Permanent2 = A fixed period contract3 = Temporary4 = Casual5 = Seasonal6 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedTools and/or equipment (Q47Tools) (@90 1.)Q4.7 Who owns the tools and/or equipment that …… uses at work?4.7 Who owns the tools and/or equipment that …… uses atwork?1 = The employer2 = The person him/herself3 = Both the employer and the person him/herself4 = Tools and/or equipment are rented/hired or owned byan outside person or organisation5 = Not applicable - equipment not used6 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThe interest in this question is on the ownership of the tools and/or equipment people use at work.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = The employer2 = The person him/herself3 = Both the employer and the person him/herself4 = Tools and/or equipment are rented/hired or owned by an outside person or organisation5 = Not applicable - equipment not used6 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable52

9 = UnspecifiedWritten contract (Q48WrtnC) (@91 1.)Q4.8 Does …… have any written contract with the employer?4.8 Does …… have a written contract with the employer?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThe question is intended to find out if people involved in economic activities have written contracts with their employers.Most domestic workers have written contracts but they may not know it. The interviewers are instructed to probe andmake the respondents understand that even a one-page written agreement regarding their work between themselves andthe employers qualifies.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSupervision of work (Q49Super) (@92 1.)Q4.9 Does anyone directly supervise the work …… does or does he/she work independently?4.9 Does anyone directly supervise the work …… does ordoes he/she work independently?1 = WORK SUPERVISED2 = WORK INDEPENDENTLY3 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThe question seeks to establish if people involved in economic activities work under direct supervision of some peoplesenior to them or they work independently.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Work supervised2 = Work independently3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedWho pays (Q410WhoP) (@93 1.)Q4.10 Who pays …… ?53

4.10 Who pays …… ?1 = The establishment/enterprise/individual for whichhe/she works2 = A labour broker3 = A contractor or agency4 = Other5 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThis question is intended to test the extent at which workers are being employed indirectly and what type of worker isaffected. There are indications that more and more workers are not being employed directly by the main employer at theplace where they work. Contract workers are covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), but may havedifferent conditions and benefits than directly employed workers.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = The establishment/enterprise/individual for which he/she works2 = A labour broker3 = A contractor or agency4 = Other5 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedContribution to pension or retirement fund (Q411Pens) (@94 1.)Q4.11 Does ……'s employer contribute to any pension/retirement fund?4.11 Does ……'s employer contribute to any pension/retirement fund?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThis question intends to find out if employers contribute to the pension find for their employees because this is one of theimportant benefits that some employed workers get. The information gathered through this question will help thegovernment in its planning of state pensions and other social security schemes.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedPaid leave (Q412Leav) (@95 1.)Q4.12 Does …… get any paid leave?54

4.12 Does …… get any paid leave?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThis question aims at finding out if employers give their employees paid leave according to the law. The law states thatthe employers are entitled to three weeks paid leave in a year.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedTrade union membership (Q413TrdU) (@96 1.)Q4.13 Is …… a member of a trade union?4.13 Is …… a member of a trade union?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThe question is intended for establishing if people are registered members of trade unions.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interview.Final code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified55

Type of business (Q414TypB) (@97 2.)Q4.14 Is the business or enterprise/branch where …… works4.14 Is the business or enterprise/branch where …… works1 = Central government2 = Provincial government3 = Local government4 = A government enterprise (Transnet, Telkom, etc.)5 = A club, community organisation, welfareorganisation, NGO, or a church6 = A co-operative, self-help association, labour union,professional association, or business league7 = A private business or a private household8 = Self-employed9 = DON’T KNOWNote for usersThe question seeks to find out how many people are working for the government and NGOs as well as the numbersworking for private companies and those self-employed.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Central government2 = Provincial government3 = Local government4 = A government enterprise (Transnet, Telkom, etc.)5 = A club, community organisation, welfare organisation, NGO or a church6 = A co-operative, self-help association, labour union, professional association, or business league7 = A private business or a private household8 = Self-employed9 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedTotal salary pay (Q415aSal) (@99 7.)Q4.15.a What is ……’s total salary/pay at his/her main job?4.15.a What is ……’s total salary/pay at his/her main job?Including overtime, allowances and bonus, beforeany tax or deductions.RandGive amount in whole figures, without any text or decimalsIf “REFUSE” or “DON’T KNOW”→ Go to Q 4.15.cNote to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview (from Q 2.1 and Q 2.2 : “Yes”). The total salary includes overtime, allowances, bonus and anydeductions before tax. The enumerators are instructed to give the amounts in whole figures without any text or decimals.For none response, refusals and don’t know there should be a skip to Q 4.15.c.56

UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listValid range: 0000006 – 1000000Not applicable: 8888888Unspecified: 9999999Salary period (Q415bSal) (@106 1.)Q4.15.b Is this …..4.15.b Only if amount given in 4.15.aIs this1 = Per week2 = Per month3 = AnnuallyNote to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview (from Q 2.1 and Q 2.2: “Yes”) and have provided an amount in Q4.15.a. Based on theinformation given in Q4.15.a, this question seeks to find out if the given amount is on a weekly, monthly or annual basis.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Per week2 = Per month3 = Annually8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedIncome categories (Q415cSal) (@107 2.)Q4.15.c Show the categories. Make sure the respondent points at the correct income column.4.15.c Only if “REFUSE” or “DON’T KNOW”in 4.15.aShow the categories. Make sure the respondent points atthe correct income column (weekly, monthly, annually) onprompt card 3 and mark the applicable code.Weekly Monthly Annually01NONENONENONE02R1 - R46R1 - R200R1 - R2 40003R47 - R115R201 - R500R2 401 - R6 00004R116 - R231R501 – R1 000R6 001 - R12 00005R232 - R346R1 001 - R1 500R12 001 - R18 00006R347 - R577R1 501 - R2 500R18 001 - R30 00007R578 - R808R2 501 - R3 500R30 001 - R42 00008R809 - R1 039R3 501 - R4 500R42 001 - R54 00009R1 040 - R1 386R4 501 - R6 000R54 001 - R72 00057

10R1 387 - R1 848R6 001 - R8 000R72 001 - R96 00011R1 849 - R2 540R8 001 - R11 000R96 001 - R132 00012R2 541 - R3 695R11 001 - R16 000R132 001 - R192 00013141516R3 696 - R6 928R6 929 OR MOREDON'T KNOWREFUSER16 001 - R30000R30 001 OR MOREDON'T KNOWR192 001 - R360 000R360 001 OR MOREDON'T KNOWREFUSEREFUSENote to usersThis question is applicable to household members who have been performing certain economic activities in the sevendays prior the interview (from Q 2.1 and Q 2.2: “Yes”). This question is only applicable if there was no answer in Q4.15.a, thus in case of a non-response, refusal or don’t know. Since this kind of information is very personal theenumerator is instructed to show a “score card” to the respondents for them to choose the category in which the fall. Theyare also asked to inform the respondent that there are certain closures (Acts) that protect individuals in cases of thesenature, so Statistics South Africa as a government department is therefore compelled to abide by them.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listValid range: 1 – 16Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Number of regular workers (Q416NrWo) (@109 1.)Q4.16 How many regular workers has the organisation/ business/ enterprise/branch where …… works, includinghim/herself?4.16 How many regular workers has the organisation/business/ enterprise/ branch where …… works,including him/herself?1 = 12 = 2 - 43 = 5 - 94 = 10 - 195 = 20 - 496 = 50 OR MORE7 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersInterest in this question is on the size of the organization/business in terms of it being formal or informal. The questionseeks to determine how many people are usually employed per type of organization/business.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = 12 = 2 - 43 = 5 - 958

4 = 10 - 195 = 20 - 496 = 50 or more7 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedQ4.17 Is the organisation/ business/ enterprise/ branch where …… works:4.17 Is the organisation/ business/ enterprise/ branch where…… worksa) a registered company or close corporation?1 = YES2 = NO3 = DON'T KNOWb) deducting UIF contributions for him/her?1 = YES2 = NO, because his/her income is above UIF limit3 = No, for other reasons4 = DON'T KNOWC) providing for membership, or contributionstowards membership of a medical aid fund or healthinsurance?1 = Yes, for him/herself only2 = Yes, for him/herself and his/her dependants3 = No medical aid benefits provided4 = DON'T KNOWd) registered for VAT?1 = Yes2 = No3 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThe aim of this question is to establish if the organizations that people work for are formal or informal based on whetherthese businesses/organizations are registered and provide their employees with basic benefits.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listRegistered co. or close corporation (Q417aReg) (@110 1.)a) A registered company or close corporation?1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedUIF Deductions (Q417bUIF) (@111 1.)b) Deducting UIF contributions for him/her ?1 = Yes2 = No, because hi/her income is above UIF limit59

3 = No, for other reasons4 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedMedical Aid or health insurance (Q417cMed) (@112 1.)c) Providing for membership, or contributions towards membership of a medical aid fund or health insurance?1 = Yes, for him/herself only2 = Yes, for him/herself and his/her dependants3 = No medical aid benefit provided4 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedRegistered for VAT (Q417dVat) (@113 1.)d) Registered for VAT?1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSector (Q418Sect) (@114 1.)Q4.18 Is the organisation/business/enterprise/branch where …… works?4.18 Is the organisation/ business/ enterprise/ branch where…… works1 = In the formal sector2 = In the informal sector (including domestic work)3 = DON’T KNOWFormal sector employment is where the employer(institution, business or private individual) is registered toperform the activity. Informal sector employment is wherethe employer is not registered.Note to usersThe question is intended on finding out, in the respondent’s opinion, if the organizations they work for are in the formal orinformal sector. Formal sector employment refers to cases where the employer is registered (i.e. registered for VAT) toperform the activities, if not the employment sector is informal.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = In the formal sector2 = In the informal sector (including domestic work)3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedLocation (Q419Loca) (@115 2.)Q4.19 Where is the organisation/business/enterprise/branch where …….. works located ?60

4.19 Where is the business/enterprise/branch where ……works located?1 = In the owner's home/On the owner’s farm/Privatehousehold2 = In someone else's home3 = Inside a formal business premises such as factory oroffice4 = At a service outlet such as a shop, school, post office,etc5 = At a market6 = On a footpath, street, street corner, open space orfield7 = No fixed location8 = OtherNote to usersThe interest in this question is in the location of the businesses where people work. These include private households fordomestic workers as well as street for street vendors.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = In the owner's home/On the owner’s farm/Private household2 = In someone else's home3 = Inside a formal business premises such as factory or office4 = At a service outlet such as a shop, school, post office, etc5 = At a market6 = On a footpath, street, street corner, open space or field7 = No fixed location8 = Other88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedQ4.20 How many hours, including over-time, did …… work during the last seven days?4.20 How many hours, including overtime, did …… workduring the last seven daysa. In his/her main job/activityb. In all other work activities (See Q 2.1)c. In totalAdd a + b and confirm that this is correct.Note to usersIf there are multiple activities performed in the seven day prior the interview as indicated in Q2.1, the number of hoursworked in the main job should be stated in part a, number of hours worked in other work activities should be stated in partb and the overall total in part c of the question.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interview61

Final code listHours worked past week (Q420aHrs) (@117 3.)a) In his/her main job/activityValid range: 0 – 150Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 999Hours worked past week(Q420bHrs) (@120 3.)b) In all other work activitiesValid range: 0 – 54Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 999Hours worked past week (Q420cHrs) (@123 3.)c) In totalValid range: 0 – 150Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 999Q4.21 How many hours per week, including over-time, does …… usually work?4.21 How many hours per week, including overtime, does…… usually worka. In his/her main job/activityb. In all other work activities (See Q 2.1)c. In totalAdd a + b and confirm that this is correct.Note to usersIf there are multiple activities that a person usually performs the number of hours worked in the main job should be statedin part a, number of hours worked in other work activities should be stated in part b and the overall total in part c of thequestion.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code listHours usually worked (Q421aHrs) (@126 3.)a) In his/her main job/activityValid range: 0 – 150Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 999Hours usually worked (Q421bHrs) (@129 3.)b) In all other activitiesValid range: 0 – 60Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 999Hours usually worked (Q421cHrs) (@132 3.)c) In totalValid range: 1 – 15062

Not applicable: 888Unspecified: 999Flexible working hours (Q422Fixe) (@135 1.)Q4.22 Can …… decide on the number of hours per week during which he/she works,or are these fixed by the employer?4.22 Can …… decide on the number of hours per weekduring which he/she works, or are these fixed by theemployer?1 = He/she can decide fully for him/herself2 = He/she can decide, but within a limited range (e.g.flexitime)3 = Number of hours are fixed by his/her employer4 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThe aim of the question is to find out if people have a say in the number of hours they would like to work per week,whether they can decide to work flexi hours or they have to work the hours as stipulated by the employer without a say.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = He/she can decide fully for him/herself2 = He/she can decide, but within a limited range (e.g. flexitime)3 = Number of hours are fixed by his/her employer4 = DON'T KNOW8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedLonger hours (Q423More) (@136 1.)Q4.23 Does …… want to work longer hours?4.23 Does …… want to work longer hours?1 = YES2 = NO → End of section for this person3 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThe question seeks to find out if people are willing to work longer hours than the number of hours that they normallywork in a week or not. If the answer is a “No” then the instruction is to end the section for the concerned person and go toSection 5.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list63

1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedExtra work (Q424Star) (@137 1.)Q4.24 If extra work was available, would …… be able to start such work in the next four weeks?4.24 If extra work was available, would …… be able to startsuch work in the next four weeks?1 = YES2 = NO → End of section for this person3 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThe question is intended on establishing if people would be able to start extra work in the four weeks after the interview,it such work was available. If the answer is a “No” then the instruction is to end the section for the concerned person andgo to Section 5.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedAction to look for extra work (Q425look) (@138 1.)Q4.25 During the past four weeks, has …… taken any action to look for or prepare for any extra work?4.25 During the past four weeks, has …… taken any actionto look for or prepare for any extra work?1 = YES2 = NO → End of section for this person3 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThe question seeks to find out if people have taken an initiative to look for or prepare for any extra work If the answer is a“No” or “Don’t know” then the instruction is to end the section for the concerned person and go to Section 5.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list64

1 = Yes2 = No3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedActivities done to look or prepare for extra work (Q426Seek) (@139 2.)Q4.26 What activities did …… do to look or prepare for extra work?4.26 What activities did …… do to look or prepare for extrawork?Give only one answer, the main one1 = ENQUIRED AT WORKPLACES, FARMS, FACTORIES ORCALLED ON OTHER POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS2 = WAITED/REGISTERED AT EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, LABOURBROKER, DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR OR TRADE UNION3 = PLACED OR ANSWERED ADVERTISEMENTS4 = SOUGHT ASSISTANCE FROM FRIENDS OR RELATIVES5 = LOOKED FOR LAND, BUILDINGS OR EQUIPMENT OR APPLIEDFOR PERMIT TO START OWN BUSINESS OR FARMING6 = WAITING AT THE STREET-SIDE7 = OTHER8 = DON'T KNOWNote to usersThis question is applicable to people who have taken action to look for or prepare for extra work. The question is intendedon finding out about the types of activities people did in search for extra work.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = Enquired at workplaces, farms, factories or called on other possible employers2 = Waited/registered at employment agency, labour broker, department of labour or trade union3 = Placed or answered advertisements4 = Sought assistance from friends or relatives5 = Looked for land, buildings or equipment or applied for permit to start own business or farming6 = Waiting at the street-side7 = Other8 = Don’t know88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedType of work (Q427TypX) (@141 1.)Q4.27 Was …… mostly looking for4.27 Was …… mostly looking for1 = The same work with more hours2 = Different work with more hours3 = DON'T KNOWNote to users65

This question is applicable to people who have taken action to look for or prepare for extra work. The question is aimed atestablishing if people have been looking for jobs similar to the one that they are currently doing of different with morehours.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were economically active in the sevendays prior the interviewFinal code list1 = The same work with more hours2 = Different work with more hours3 = Don’t know8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSECTION 5 (Farming Activities)Note: This section was asked for all persons 15 years and over.Farming activity (Q51FarmA) (@142 1.)Q5.1 Did …… grow or help to grow any produce, e.g. maize or other crops, vegetables or fruit, or keep any stock, such ascattle, sheep, goats, horses, even chickens, for sale or for household use during the last 12 months?5.1 Did …… grow - or help to grow - any produce, e.g.maize or other crops, vegetables or fruit, or keep,- orhelp to keep, any stock, e.g. cattle, sheep, goats,horses, even chickens, for sale or for household useduring the last 12 months?1 = YES2 = NO → Go to Q 5.4Note to usersThe question is aimed at establishing if people aged 15 and above were involved in any agricultural activities, either forhousehold consumption or for sale. The instruction is to go to Q5.4 if the answer to this question is “No”.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and aboveFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedQ5.2 During which months was …… engaged in growing produce or keeping stock in the last 12 months?5.2 During which months was …… engaged in growingproduce or keeping stock in the last 12 months?Mark a “YES” or a “NO” for all monthsMarch 2002 .………………..………..….………..…...……...April 2002 ..……………..……………….……...……..…...…May 2002 ……………..….………….……..….…………..….June 2002………………………………….………..………...July 2002 ……………………………..……..……….………..August 2002 …………………………….….…………………September 2002 ……………………………....……………..66

October 2002 ………………..………………………………..November 2002 …………….…………………....…………..December 2002 ……………..……………….…..…………..January 2003 ………….……….……….…………..………..February 2003 ..……………….……….……………..………Note to usersThis question is applicable to people that answered “Yes” in Q5.1. The interest in this question is on the informationregarding to the farming activities throughout the year.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were involved in agricultural activitiesin the 12 months prior the interview.Final code listMarch (Q52Mar02) (@143 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedApril (Q52Apr02) (@144 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedMay (Q52May02) (@145 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedJune (Q52Jun02) (@146 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedJuly (Q52Jul02) (@147 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedAugust (Q52Aug02) (@148 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified67

September (Q52Sep02) (@149 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedOctober (Q52Oct02) (@150 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedNovember (Q52Nov02) (@151 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedDecember (Q52Dec02) (@152 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedJanuary (Q52Jan03) (@153 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedFebruary (Q52Feb03) (@154 1.)1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedReason for farming (Q53FarmW) (@155 1.)Q5.3 Why does …… grow or help in growing farm produce or keep stock for the household?5.3 Why does …… grow or help in growing farmproduce or keep stock for the household?1 = As a main source of food for the household2 = As the main source of income/earning a living3 = As an extra source of income4 = As an extra source of food for the household5 = As a leisure activity or hobby, e.g. gardeningNote to usersThis question seeks the reasons for growing farm produce or keeping stock for the household as a way of establishing theextent to which the household depends on what it produces or if the if the household does these activities for leisure or ashobbies.Universe68

All members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were involved in agricultural activitiesin the 12 months prior the interview.Final code list1 = As a main source of food for the household2 = As the main source of income/earning a living3 = As an extra source of income4 = As an extra source of food for the household5 = As a leisure activity or hobby, e.g. gardening8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedVoluntary work (Q54Volun) (@156 1.)Q5.4 In the last 12 months, did … do any uncompensated work for the benefit of a community, neighbourhood, or aninterest group?5.4 In the last 12 months, did …… do any uncompensatedwork for the benefit of a community, neighbourhood,or an interest group?1 = YES2 = NO → End of Section 5 for this person.Note to usersThis question seeks to establish if people were involved in any voluntary work where a person works for no pay. Usuallypeople volunteer their services in churches, hospitals, old age homes, etc. Activities such as singing, ball playing, orhiking, are included only if they were performed primarily to benefit a broader group of people. If the respondentanswered NO to this question it is the end of section for that person.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and aboveFinal code list1 = Yes2 = No9 = UnspecifiedQ5.5 In which of the following areas was the uncompensated work … did in the last 12 months? Was it ..…5.5 In which of the following areas was the uncompensatedwork …… did in the last 12 months? Was it …..a = to help sick or handicapped people in their everydaylife activitiesb = to provide medical care, or counselling, to sick orhandicapped peoplec = to provide training or instruction to othersd = to keep law and order in a communitye.= to maintain or replenish community resources(e.g.building or improving roads, water supply,structures, green areas, etc.)f = to organise cultural events (e.g. music, dance, orperformance), sporting events, or recreationalactivities for a community, neighbourhood, or agroupg = to collect money for an organisation/institutionh = to organise events to collect money for anorganisation/institution69

i = something else, specifyNote to usersThis question is intended on finding out what voluntary activities people were involved in for no pay in the twelve monthsprior the interview.UniverseAll members of the households in selected dwelling units aged 15 and above who were involved uncompensated activitiesin the 12 months prior the interview.Final code listHelp the sick (Q55aVday) (@157 1.)a) To help sick or handicapped people in their everyday life activities.1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedMedical care (Q55bMedC) (@158 1.)b) To provide medical care, or counselling, to sick or handicapped people.1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedProvision of training (Q55cTrai) (@159 1.)c) To provide training or instruction to others.1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedLaw and order (Q55dLawk) (@160 1.)d) To keep law and order in a community.1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedMaintenance of community resources (Q55eComu) (@161 1.)e) To maintain or replenish community resources (e.g. building or improving roads,water supply, structures, green areas, etc).1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedOrganise cultural events (Q55fOrgE) (@162 1.)f) To organise cultural events (e.g. music, dance, or performance), sporting events, orrecreational activities for a community, neighbourhood, or a group.1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = Unspecified70

Collect money (Q55gColl) (@163 1.)g) To collect money for an organisation/institution.1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedFund raising (Q55hFund) (@164 1.)h) To organise events to collect money for an organisation/institution.1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedOther voluntary work (Q55iOthr) (@165 1.)i) Something else, specify …1 = Yes2 = No8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedSector (Sector) (@166 1.)Derived variable: Derived from Questions 4.1 and 4.18.Employment SectorFinal code list1 = Formal2 = Informal3 = Don’t know4 = Domestic workers8 = Not applicable9 = UnspecifiedCode for derivation:sector=0;if status1 ne 1 then sector=8;if occup=10 then sector=4;if sector ne 4 then sector=q418sect;run;Main industry (Indus) (@167 2.)Derived variable: Derived from Question 4.2.Valid range: 1 – 90Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Code for derivation:Indus = 0If 100

If 700

Final code list1 = Legislators, senior officials and managers2 = Professionals3 = Technical and associate professionals4 = Clerks5 = Service workers and shop and market sales workers6 = Skilled agricultural and fishery workers7 = Craft and related trades workers8 = Plant and machine operators and assemblers9 = Elementary Occupation10 = Domestic workers88 = Not applicable91= Occupation not elsewhere defined97 = Occupation not adequately defined99 = UnspecifiedPrevious industry (Indusp) (@171 2.)Derived variable. Derived from questions 3.8 and 3.11.Valid range: 1 – 90Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Code for derivation:indusp='99';if status2=1 then indusp=88;if q311ever ne 1 then indusp=88;if q311ever=9 then indusp=99;if q314indu='090' then indusp='90';if 100

8 = Finance and business services9 = Community, social and personal services10 = Private households11 = Exterior organizations and foreign government12 = Activities not adequately defined90 = Other88 = Not applicable99 = UnspecifiedPrevious occupation (occuprev) (@173 2.)Derived variable. Derived from questions 3.8 and 3.10.Valid range: 1 – 97Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Code for derivation:occuprev='99';if status2=1 then occuprev=88;if q311ever ne 1 then occuprev=88;if (1110

Final code list1 = Legislators, senior officials and managers2 = Professionals3 = Technical and associate professionals4 = Clerks5 = Service workers and shop and market sales workers6 = Skilled agricultural and fishery workers7 = Craft and related trades workers8 = Plant and machine operators and assemblers9 = Elementary Occupation10 = Domestic workers88 = Not applicable97 = Occupation not adequately defined99 = Occupation not elsewhere defined, UnspecifiedIncome group (IncmGrp) (@175 2.)Derived variable. Derived from questions 4.15.a, 4.15.b and 4.15.c.Valid range: 1 – 16Not applicable: 88Unspecified: 99Code for derivation:if q415bsal=1 and (q415asal ne 9999999 or q415asal ne 8888888) then income=q415asal*4;if q415bsal=2 and (q415asal ne 9999999 or q415asal ne 8888888) then income=q415asal;if q415bsal=3 and (q415asal ne 9999999 or q415asal ne 8888888) then income=q415asal/12;if q415bsal=9 and (q415asal ne 9999999 or q415asal ne 8888888) then income=9999999;if q415asal=9999999 then income=9999999;if q415asal=8888888 then income=8888888;if income

Official employment status (Status1) (@177 1.)Derived variable: Derived from a logical series of steps involving Worked past 7 days,Job although absent, Work category, Reason absent from work, Acceptance ofjob, Time to start work, Work seeking action.Note: The difference between this and the following variable is that, to qualify asunemployed, a person needs to be willing to accept work within a week andhave taken action to find work during the past month. If these conditionsare not satisfied, the person is classified as not economically active.Valid range: 0 – 2Final code list0 = Not economically active1 = Employed2 = UnemployedCode for derivationstatus1=0;if q21aownb=1 or q21bpaid=1 or q21cdome=1 or q21dunpd=1or q21efarm=1 or q21fcons=1 or q21gCtch=1 then status1=1;if q22havew='1' and (q23rsnab ne 99 or q23rsnab9) then status1=2;if (q31YnotW=1) or ( 71) then status1=0;if status1=2 and (q37lookw=2 and q37bgnbu=2) then status1=0;if q31YnotW=1 then status1=2;run;Expanded employment status (Status2) (@178 1.)Derived variable: Derived from a logical series of steps involving Worked past 7days, Job although absent, Work category, Reason absent from work,Acceptance of job, Time to start work.Note: See “Official employment status” variableValid range: 0 – 2Final code list0 = Not economically active1 = Employed2 = UnemployedCode for derivationstatus2=0;if q21aownb=1 or q21bpaid=1 or q21cdome=1 or q21dunpd=1 or q21efarm=1 orq21fcons=1 or q21gCtch=1 then status2=1;if q22havew='1' and (q23rsnab ne 99 and q23rsnab9) then status2=2;if (q31YnotW=1) or ( 71) then status2=0;if q31YnotW=1 then status2=2;76

un;STRATUM (Stratum) (@179 2.)Derived variable: Derived from Type per ProvinceValid range: 1 – 18Final code list1. Western Cape – urban2. Western Cape – non-urban3. Eastern Cape – urban4. Eastern Cape- non-urban5. Northern Cape – urban6. Northern Cape – non-urban7. Free State – urban8. Free State – non-urban9. KwaZulu-Natal – urban10. KwaZulu-Natal – non-urban11. North West – urban12. North West – non-urban13. Gauteng – urban14. Gauteng – non-urban15. Mpumalanga – urban16. Mpumalanga – non-urban17. Limpopo – urban18. Limpopo – non-urbanPSU (PSU) (@181 7.)Primary sampling unit.Valid range: 1011001 - 9312247Weight (Person_Wgt) (@188 8.4)Derived variable: as explained on pages 2 and 3.This is the individual/person weight, identical to that in the PERSON file.Valid range: 54.76441777 – 3967.7509585DATA FILE: STRATUM_PSUThe LFS' is based on multistage stratified cluster sample (i.e. complex samples). The sampling population is first stratifiedinto explicit strata, then pre-specified numbers of primary sampling units (i.e. PSU's) are drawn in the strata, whereupon afixed number of households are drawn in each drawn PSU's. The consequence of this is that statistical techniques ofanalysis based on a simple random sample design will give liberal (i.e. too significant) results. This is the case with mostgenerally available statistical software packages. However, dedicate software is available which takes the complexity ofthe of the sample design into consideration and which requires stratum and PSU numbers. The STRATUM_PSU data fileis supplied for this type of analysis and can be merged with any of the other three data files i.e. PERSON, WORKER andHOUSE by the variable unique number (UqNr), position 1 to 13.This file contains stratum and PSU numbers.Unique number (UqNr) (@1 13.)Unique household identifierNote: This is the unique household identifier which can be used to link data from thisfile with data for the same household from other files.Stratum number (Stratum) (@14 2.)77

PSU number (PSU) (@16 3.)Please Note: To get rid of non-existing stratum numbers all records with invalid weights should be deleted after mergingAppendix 1LFS March 2003: SE GRAPHS - Official definition of unemployment0.40000.35000.30000.2500CV0.20000.15000.10000.05000.000010000 100000 1000000 10000000 100000000EstimateAppendix 2Unemp_ratio Unemployeds Econ_activesLFS March 2003: SE GRAPHS - Expanded definition of unemployment0.40000.35000.30000.2500CV0.20000.15000.10000.05000.000010000 100000 1000000 10000000 100000000EstimateUnemp_ratio Unemployeds Econ_actives78